Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, Aprii 12th, 2007 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Building firm boss fined after accident


THE boss of a Ribble Valley building company has been fined after an employee had a lucky escape when he fell through asbestos sheets on a bam roof m Darwen. Hyndburn magistrates heard that instead of


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plunging to the ground, Steven Davieson landed in a trailer full of roof tiles, which broke his fall. Health and safety inspector Ian Connor told


the court that falls from heights were the most common form of fatalities in the construction


industry. “In this case, only the lowest level of protection was considered and the result was a serious fall which could potentially have proved fatal,” said Mr Connor. Steven Fisher, managing director of Fishers


Electrical Mechanical Limited, of Bambers Lane Ends, Bolton-by-Bowland, pleaded guilty on behalf of his firm to contravening health and safety regulations. The company was fined £2,500 with £2,278 costs.


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2004, had happened while the company was sub-contracting to United Utilities, replacing the asbestos roof on a barn at


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ried out before work commenced and this had identified the potential risk of a fall. Despite this, the work was being carried out using cat ladders, which Mr Connor said represented the lowest possible level of safety provision. Mr Fisher was working in front of Mr


Davieson and was sliding a sheet down the roof when it became stuck. “Mr Davieson either stepped off the


scaffold or the ladder and onto the roof and fell through,” said Mr Connor. “The lowest level of safety provision was in place and we say that the work would have been bet­ ter carried out from underneath and that either way safety netting should have been in place.” Mr Steven Turner (defending) said in


mitigation that the company had been trading since 1985 with no previous prob­ lems. “You are dealing with a very responsible


company with an e.xcellent health and safe­ ty record,” said Mr Turner. He said the job was not straightforward


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and because of the interior layout of the building the decision had been made to work from above rather than below the roof. Cat ladders were meant to be used by anyone working on the roof but, Mr Turn­ er said, it was accepted that did not have sufficient safety margin built into it. “This was not a case of throwing some


ladders off the back of a van and saying get on with it,” said Mr Turner. “A risk assess­ ment was carried out and a method state­ ment drawn up. There were considerations of health and safety, they just didn’t go far enough.” He said that since the incident extra


training had been given to staff, especially in the use of nets, and two portable scaffold towers were now always available.


Spotlight falls on low milk prices


LOW milk prices paid to dairy farmers, while supermarket retailers make millions, will come under the spotlight at a series of events organised by the Women’s Institute across the North West. The “Great Milk Debate” kicks off in


April and includes meetings across the region, including one at Downham Village Hall on Wednesday, April 25th, at 7 p.m. The intention is to bring dairy farmers,


milk processors and retailers together to debate the future of the industry and to show its importance to the rural commu­ nity, economy, countryside and environ­ ment.


Terry Abbott, North West regional


director of the National Farmers’ Union, said: “The NFU is devoting a considerable amount of time and effort towards achiev­ ing milk price increases and this joint cam­ paign brings a double-barrelled approach. “The WI, as a leading consumer lobby,


can greatly assist dairy farmers in getting the message across to consumers and into the community.


All the milk debate events are open pub­


lic meetings so farmers, with or without a dairy interest, are welcome to attend. If you cannot get to the Downham


rneeting, the next nearest is at Bentham lown Hall on April 26th, again at 7 p.m.


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Parish council At the meeting of Chatburn Parish Council it was stated th a t a Victoria Court resident has supported the devel­ opment of Heys Brook. She has, in the past, planted primroses there and would be prepared to assist with the scheme if required.


The Ribblesdale View planning application is on the agenda for consideration by the RVBC Planning and Development Com­ mittee. Residents who have made observations have been notified of the meeting.


Chatburn does not have a Community Beat Manager so it was agreed to write to Insp. Coulston to clarity to whom resi­ dents should make contact concerning policing and for a mobile number to be available.


It was agreed to invite the RVBC Dog Warden to be pres­ ent in Chatburn dur­ ing the week of May 14th to give advice to residents concern­ ing their responsibil-' ities as dog owners. She will fine those who tail to remove dog faeces.


It was agreed to take advantage of the 15% discount offered by Smith, of Derby, tor five years prepayment of the annual clock service


The monthly inspec­ tion of the playing fields found the equipment to be in a


•satisfactory condi­ tion.


ECSO Elliott is aware that there have been complaints concern­ ing youth language and football nui­ sance on the playing field and is monitor­ ing the situation.


Chatburn has been awarded a grant for the replacement of the swings and Sutcliffe Play is to be requested to pro­ vide an installation date.


Permission was given to Teamtheme to use the field for foot­ ball training.


It was agreed to rake bark under the slide as a temporary measure until the new safety surface is installed.


Parish councils have been requested to view options for RVBC owned garage sites to be used for affordable housing


development. The clerk is to ascertain which garages are owned by RVBC, whether they were all being used and whether there is an opportunity for them to be pur­ chased privately.


Five parish councils have been awarded grants for the provi­ sion of a SpID, but these can only be displayed where there is a speed restriction of 50 mph or less. Concern was expressed that Chatburn, West Bradford


and


Grindleton may lose support for its SpID


. now that these are becoming more available in the Rib­ ble Valley, but ECSO Elliott gave assurance that his would not happen.


were presented to Mrs Barbara Kitchen. The next meeting will be held on May 2nd at 7-30 p.m. in the village hall. Mem­ bers, guests and friends are welcome.


History society “Caught in Time” was the title of a talk given to Chip­ ping Local History Society. Guest speaker Mr Andrew Schofield, of the North West Sound Archive, Clitheroe, presented a fascinat­ ing selection from the library of more than 140,000 record­ ings, which is believed to be the largest collection outside London.


Photo call Chipping WI presi­ dent Mrs Margaret Gardener welcomed members to the meeting, making a special point of greeting new mem­ bers.


She also thanked Mrs Joan Porter and Mrs Doreen Kendal who covered for her while she was on holiday. Guest speaker Mr Jeff Gowling gave an interesting and informative presen­ tation on digital imaging. He demon­ strated various tech­ niques using an Adobe Photoshop programme; these included how to crop a picture and add parts of one picture to another. During questions,


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The luncheon club will meet on Wednesday at noon in the old village hall car park. The restau­ rant this month will be Thyme in Lon- gridge.


The walking group ■ will be held on April 25th. All WI mem­ bers who are inter­ ested should meet in the old village hall car park at 1 p.m.


Mrs Betty Seed won the competition for a camera. Raffle win­ ner was Mrs Mar­ garet Whittaker and the birthday flowers


explained that when carried out correctly it was not possible to tell that an imago had been manipulat­ ed. He finished his presentation by sug­ gesting that WI members who like photography sliould join Ribblesdale Camera Club.


Members fell silent when reminisces by an Accrington Pal from the First World War and those of a crew member of the Lusitania when it was torpedoed, were played. Interviews followed with Sir Tom Finney and L. S. Lowry and finally a computer pioneer at Manchester Uni­ versity, which was recorded in 1948.


The final speaker of the programme will be Mrs Elaine Tay­ lor, whose subject will be “A History of the Gardens at Smithills Hall, Bolton”. The meet­ ing is on Tuesday at 7-45 p.m. in St Mary’s Community Centre.


Informal sessions are held in the commu­ nity centre on the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.


CLAY TON-LE - D A L E '


Air ambulance At the meeting of Clayton-le-Dale WI guest speaker Mr Paul Kelly gave a talk on the work of the Air Ambulance Service and of his own personal experi­ ence when his life was saved after los­ ing three limbs. Mrs Sue Dickinson expessed thanks.


Visitor from the LFWI, Mrs Diana McEntyre, gave a short talk to mem­ bers about WI advertising material and particularly the Great Milk Debate to be held in Down­ ham Village Hall.


A competition for a first aid collage was won by Mrs Vivi­ enne Dugmore, Mrs Jlelen Hebden and Mrs Marie Devoy. Rattle winner was Mrs Val Jefferson.


Make a wish At the meeting of Gisburn WI Mrs Karen Rainford spoke about the “Make a Wish” charity. Begun in America and started in the UK in 1986, the charity organises day-in-a-lifetime events for children with serious health problems. Wishes granted included a pink bedroom for a little girl and a day as a policeman for a seriously ill little boy. Photographs of the children clearly showed how the charity had injected magic into otherwise difficult lives. Mem­ bers alternated between enchant­ ment and being close to tears and rushed to buy wishbone pins to show their sup­ port.


A letter was read from the executives of Associated Country Women of the World, thanking WI members and other Gisburn people who had raised £300 for that charity by their efforts in the Christ­ mas fair. ACCW works to promote international good­ will, friendship and u n d e r s ta n d in g between country­ women and home­ makers of the world. It keeps the women's point of view before the United Nations on such matters as food, nutrition, water supply, educa­ tion and culture, child-care, economic and social problems.


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Whist (drive


A whist and dominoes drive will be held in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall on Monday at 7-30 p.m. Admis­ sion is £1, including tea and biscuits and all are welcome. At the last event there were 20 tables in play and at the military drive, 13 tables were in play.


Dancing Line dancing recom­ mences for the spring session on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome and those new to dancing are welcome from 7-30 p.m.


Coffee break A coffee morning held in Knowle Green Vil­ lage Hall and held to celebrate the dia-


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mond wedding of local couple John and Marian, raised more than £400 for the work of Gal­ loway House for the Blind.


Thanks were expre­ ssed to all who sup­ ported the event.


explained when Jesus died on the cross, God’s plan of salva­ tion tor those who put their trust in Jesus, became known. The tradi­ tional Palm Sunday hymn “Ride on Ride on in Majesty “ was sung.


Today’s women The group “Women of Today” will meet in Langho Methodist Church on Monday at 8 p.m. The speak- ern will be Mrs Sue MacDonald on “An Amusing and Uplift­ ing talk about bras and upper body health”.


Friendship club The Ladies’ Commu­ nity Friendship Club will meet on Monday at 2 p.m. in Langho Methodist Church.


There is a change to the programme and Carys Bannister will be speaking on “The Life and Times of a Female Brain Sur­ geon”.


On Maundy Thursday members and friends met to reflect upon the events leading up to Easter Day. On a fine spring evening, with birdsong in the air, the meeting was held in the Sunday schoolroom which is an upper room like the one Jesus used.


Palm Sunday Mr Nigel Atherton, of Whalley, led the Palm Sunday morn­ ing service in Salem C o n g reg a tio n a l Chapel, Martin Top. In his message he


Mr David Tattersall led the worship which included shar­ ing the communion of the Lord’s supper. Various hymns were sung to the accompa­ niment on keyboad by Mrs Frances Pawl. On Easter Day the morning service was led by Mr Eric Bainbridge. In his message he reflected on the statement: “I know that my Redeemer lives”. The hymns, “Christ the Lord is risen today” and “Thine be the glory” were sung. Organist tor both services was Mrs Ethel Hartley.


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Parish council PC Amanda Gibbons, Mellor's Beat Officer, gave a very full crime report at the parish council meeting. She also said that she was holding PACT (Police and Commu­ nity Together) meet­ ings at Mellor and at Mellor Brook and was pleased with the response from resi­ dents. Coun. Alan Dales reported that complaints had been made about the sta­ bility of a large tree on the war memorial site. Members agreed to refer this matter to Ribble Valley's Countryside officer, Mr David Hewitt.


The clerk, Mr Chris McDonald, provided a run down of expen- diture throughout the year and a check against his budget estimates. This showed th a t the council was in a healthy state finan­


cially. Retiring chair­ man, Coun.Noel Walsh (who is not standing for re-elec­ tion) was thanked for his e.xcelleiit services over a number of years, and other members who were leaving were also thanked for their past work on behalf of the village.


Parish council President of Mitton WI, Mrs Sheila Bowles, welcomed everyone, including two new members and two guests. She thanked Mrs Marian Fogg for the lovely table flowers. She explained that, once again, the speaker had cancelled at the last minute, but for­ tunately speakers' secretary, Mrs Pat Hoyle, had managed to arrange for next month's speaker to come instead.


Mrs Barbara Riding had spent a holiday in The Fame Islands


in Northumberland several years ago and had become very interested in Grace Darling who came from there. She had obviously done a lot of research and gave a most interesting talk on her life and her heroic deeds. It also covered much of Northumberland, including Alnwick Castle, and the Dukes of Northum­ berland. She was thanked by Mrs Jo Kirby. A coffee morn­ ing has been arranged at 14 Station Road, Whalley, on Satur­ day, June 16th for Cancer Research in memory of former member Mrs Marion Dust. A walk through the bluebell woods was arranged for Wednesday May 9th, starting at the Aspinall Arms at Mit­ ton at 6 p.m. Mem­ bers were shown a beautiful quilt made by Mrs Dorothy Dixon, and the com­ petition for a craft item was won by Mrs Frances Singleton.


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